Underwriting Assistant

The Planet Group; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an Assistant Surety Underwriting professional to provide administrative and underwriting support for a national surety organization in Indianapolis, IN. This role will involve processing bonds and updating internal systems while delivering excellent customer service.

Hybrid work arrangement requires onsite presence 3 days per week, with a focus on accuracy and efficient handling of transactions. Prior experience in surety or P&C insurance is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of experience supporting complex transactions; 3+ years preferred.
• Experience in Surety, Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance, underwriting support, or insurance operations is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and underwriting support to agents, clients, and underwriters.
• Process new bonds, renewals, endorsements, cancellations, reinstatements, and related transactions.
• Enter bond information, rates, codes, and supporting documentation into internal systems.
• Review documents for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Administrative support

Underwriting support

Customer service

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Teams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Surety Underwriting

Location: Indianapolis, IN – Hybrid (Monday–Wednesday onsite)

Duration: 3 months with possible extension

Pay Rate: $21.00–$26.80/hr

Job Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Surety Underwriting professional to provide administrative and underwriting support for a national surety organization. This role will work closely with agents, clients, underwriters, and internal teams to process transactions, maintain accurate records, and provide excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and underwriting support to agents, clients, and underwriters.
• Process new bonds, renewals, endorsements, cancellations, reinstatements, and related transactions.
• Enter bond information, rates, codes, and supporting documentation into internal systems.
• Review documents for accuracy and completeness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year of experience supporting complex transactions; 3+ years preferred.
• Experience in Surety, Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance, underwriting support, or insurance operations is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Must be comfortable working onsite 3 days per week in Indianapolis, IN.